Virginia Prentiss

Virginia Prentiss
c.1880
Bornc. 1832
Died27 November 1922
Oakland, California
Burial placeMountain View Cemetery, Oakland
CitizenshipUSA
Known forJack London's nanny

Daphne Virginia Prentiss, also known as "Jennie", "Jenny", or "Mammy Jenny" (c. 1832–November 27, 1922) was an African-American woman who was the nanny of the writer Jack London and a significant figure in his life. She was also a notable community leader through her work with organisations such as the Federated Negro Woman's Club.

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